1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Yorba Linda, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Yorba Linda, California as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $4,083 and +108% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Yorba Linda
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Yorba Linda
Compare Yorba Linda's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Yorba Linda.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Yorba Linda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills, CA | 5.3 mi | $2,780 | $-125 (-4%) |
| Placentia, CA | 6.3 mi | $2,220 | $-685 (-24%) |
| Diamond Bar, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,660 | $-245 (-8%) |
| Orange, CA | 8.2 mi | $2,332 | $-573 (-20%) |
| Brea, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,540 | $-365 (-13%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,377 | $-528 (-18%) |
| Chino, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,440 | $-465 (-16%) |
| Eastvale, CA | 11 mi | $2,780 | $-125 (-4%) |
| Tustin, CA | 11 mi | $2,600 | $-305 (-10%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 11.1 mi | $2,120 | $-785 (-27%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 11.2 mi | $2,228 | $-677 (-23%) |
| Pomona, CA | 11.9 mi | $1,810 | $-1,095 (-38%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Yorba Linda — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Yorba Linda?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Yorba Linda, California is $2,905 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $4,083.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Yorba Linda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $116,200 ($9,683/month gross), which works out to roughly $55.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yorba Linda expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Yorba Linda's 1-bedroom median of $2,905 is +108% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yorba Linda rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Yorba Linda ranks #333 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Yorba Linda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Chino Hills ($2,780), Placentia ($2,220), Diamond Bar ($2,660).